Exemptions from bidding requirements

  1. Law
  2. Arkansas Code
  3. Education
  4. Elementary and Secondary Education Generally
  5. School Property and Supplies
  6. Acquisition of Commodities Generally
  7. Exemptions from bidding requirements

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  1. (a) The following commodities may be purchased without soliciting bids:

    1. (1)

      1. (A) Commodities in instances of an unforeseen and unavoidable emergency.

      2. (B) Provided, no emergency purchase shall be approved by the superintendent unless a statement in writing shall be attached to the purchase order describing the emergency necessitating the purchase of the commodity without competitive bidding;

    2. (2) Commodities available only from the United States government;

    3. (3) Utility services, the rates for which are subject to regulation by a state agency or a federal regulatory agency;

    4. (4) With the exception of used school buses, used equipment and machinery; and

    5. (5) Commodities available only from a single source.

  2. (b) However, the purchasing official must determine in writing that it is not practicable to use other than the required or designated commodity or service, and a copy of this statement shall be attached to the purchase order.


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